John Doherty

John Doherty, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but noteworthy career spanning from 1974 to 1975. Primarily playing as a position player, Doherty appeared in a total of 104 games over his two-season tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with 76 hits, 4 home runs, and 27 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .240. Known for his speed on the bases, he also contributed with 3 stolen bases during his time in the league. Doherty's career unfolded in the mid-1970s, a period characterized by the transition of baseball with the rise of more specialized roles and the increasing importance of power hitting. While his statistics may not reflect the dominant power numbers associated with later eras, Doherty's contributions as a reliable player were appreciated by his teams. His journey through the majors serves as a reflection of the evolving nature of baseball during a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play.